#DFAC83 Hex Color
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#dfac83 is a pastel orange with a sandy, peachy warmth. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a large background or base tone in spring, baby, and food design. Black text on #dfac83 hits a 10.4:1 contrast ratio, easily clearing WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with teal or deep navy for balance.
Questions about #dfac83
What is #dfac83 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfac83 is rgb(223, 172, 131), in HSL hsl(27, 59%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 41%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dfac83?
Teal and deep navy give #dfac83 the most satisfying contrast, since both sit opposite it on the color wheel. For a softer look, pair it with sage or cream neutrals.
Is #dfac83 a warm or cool color?
#dfac83 reads warm. Its orange base and yellow-leaning undertones give it a sunny, sandy feel, and its low saturation keeps that warmth gentle instead of loud.
Is #dfac83 readable on white or black?
#dfac83 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.36:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.